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Audio recordings of Asimov Press essays and science fiction, focused on the science and technologies that promote a flourishing future.

  1. Barcoding Brains

    FEB 9

    Barcoding Brains

    Connectomics — a technique that maps physical connections between neural cells — is expensive and inefficient. E11 Bio, a non-profit research group, is designing a tool to expedite progress. Read every article from Asimov Press at press.asimov.com.

    29 min
  2. A Search for Sick Animals

    FEB 5

    A Search for Sick Animals

    A 2020 study suggests that monkeys can develop Parkinson’s, just like humans. Why haven't the findings been duplicated, and what will it take to find more “natural” animal models? Read all articles from Asimov Press by visiting press.asimov.com.

    16 min
  3. The Battle for Better Air

    FEB 2

    The Battle for Better Air

    A brief history of how our built environments have been shaped by everything from flues and humble windows to cutting-edge HVAC systems. Visit press.asimov.com to read all of our articles for free.

    32 min

  4. FEB 2

    Behind the Story: The Battle for Better Air

    An interview with Larissa Schiavo, author of "The Battle for Better Air." We talk about Schiavo's interest in medieval architecture, miasma theory, and far-UVC. Visit press.asimov.com to read all articles from Asimov Press for free.

    21 min
  5. Francis Crick Was Misunderstood

    JAN 30

    Francis Crick Was Misunderstood

    The Central Dogma is not a "dogma," and it has never been broken. Read the latest from Asimov Press by visiting press.asimov.com.

    19 min
  6. Tinker

    JAN 28

    Tinker

    What happens when an AI designs the chips needed to make its successors? Science fiction by Richard Ngo. Read all articles from Asimov Press at our website: press.asimov.com.

    19 min
  7. The Quest for Universal Flu Vaccines

    JAN 26

    The Quest for Universal Flu Vaccines

    Modern flu vaccines have an average efficacy of just 40 percent, and they must be revamped each year. How can we make vaccines that are “universal” — both broadly-protective and highly potent? Read all of our articles by visiting press.asimov.com.

    26 min
  8. What Science Can Learn from Car Mechanics

    JAN 24

    What Science Can Learn from Car Mechanics

    An interrogative technique to identify the root of molecular problems. By Trevor Klee. Read all articles from Asimov Press by visiting press.asimov.com.

    12 min
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Audio recordings of Asimov Press essays and science fiction, focused on the science and technologies that promote a flourishing future.

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  • Creator
    Asimov Press
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Asimov Press
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